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Bomb found, detonated near US embassy in Philippines

Witnesses claim device left less than 500 feet away from embassy, reports CNN

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Updated: 8:19 AM EST Nov 28, 2016

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Bomb found, detonated near US embassy in Philippines

Witnesses claim device left less than 500 feet away from embassy, reports CNN

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Updated: 8:19 AM EST Nov 28, 2016

An improvised explosive device that, according to eyewitnesses, was placed near the US embassy in Manila, Philippines was detonated Monday, according to CNN.

The witnesses claimed the device was left less than 500 feet away from the embassy by a person riding in a taxi, Philippines National Police Chief Ronald "Bato" de la Rosa said at a press conference, according to CNN.

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"The (device) found near the US embassy today has the same design as the one used in the Davao market blast," De la Rosa said.

De la Rosa also said that police theorized the bomb was planted by an armed Islamist group.

US Embassy Press Attaché and First Secretary Molly Koscina told CNN the device was discovered by a "municipal employee."

"(He) reported the discovery of a device to US Embassy guards, who immediately contacted the police," Koscina said.

"We are thankful that the municipal employee and the (police) took quick and appropriate action to ensure the safety of all."